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New York, Ny, Us

Munich, De

Munich, De

As a key member of the digital business leadership team in North America, responsible for supporting a multi-million dollar digital business and achieving exceptional YoY growth in order intake and revenue by over 75%, through the strategic implementation of IoT and SaaS solutions.Collaborated with the North American executive leadership to develop a comprehensive business strategy, enabling incremental business growth and success, in alignment with the larger corporate goal of achieving 2X digital revenue (~$1.74B by 2025), as reported to capital markets.Instrumental in creating a ground-up technology strategy and architectural roadmap for the growth of the digital business. Built a team of highly skilled professionals to continue scaling the portfolio and solution set, enabling business development managers to further support 60+ field offices and direct customer engagements.Leading projects development for many Fortune 500 customers, actively designing end-to-end solutions architecture, use cases, integrations, and implementation milestones for their digital transformation journey across global real estate portfolios.As a member of the global platform acceleration team at Smart Infrastructure, I focus on driving the scale, resiliency, and progressive growth of Building X - industry's most open digital buildings platform.

Munich, De

As a Sr. Solutions Architect / Portfolio Sales Professional for Siemens Smart Infrastructure US, I was responsible for managing a diverse set of product and technology-related activities. This included serving as the North American business owner for digital twin and smart building SaaS topics, developing solutions architecture for OT to Edge and IoT digitization initiatives, and managing the strategic partnership between Siemens and the University of Central Florida for autonomous building evaluation and piloting of new ML-based analytic services.In addition to these technical responsibilities, I also provided pre-sales engineering support for key accounts in various verticals, developed win strategies for large RFPs, conducted competitive market research on smart building IoT platforms and industry trends, and evaluated new IoT technologies and partners for ecosystem development and business growth.I was also involved in supporting M&A activities by providing technical input as the smart buildings, digital twin, and IoT subject matter expert. To further promote the adoption of smart building technology, I conducted smart building roadshows, presentations, and webinars to evangelize the technology, products, solutions, and services in various verticals such as healthcare, higher education, airports, data centers, life science, hi-tech, and commercial real estate.Lastly, I collaborated with stakeholders on the topic of data onshoring and hosting for risk management and compliance purposes, and led the digitization efforts for fire sprinkler systems, which resulted in a patent pending.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

As a program manager at Verizon Digital Media, I oversaw large-scale technology programs using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and collaborated with product and sales teams on key strategic initiatives. This resulted in improved software development and efficiencies for hyper-internet scale solutions.Some of my key accomplishments in this role include:+ Facilitating quarterly SAFe PI planning sessions for multiple release trains+ Managing scrum teams focused on identity & access management, DevOps, and enterprise data management+ Driving product rationalization and revenue attribution exercises, as well as cloud pricing and cost control exercises for AWS and Azure+ Leading program management efforts for strategic enterprise initiatives and providing expertise on internet and streaming technologies such as CDN, cloud, containers, orchestration, and pipelines+ Building and fostering the tech 'dogfood' community to drive internal use of our own technology products and improve their quality and usabilityOverall, my experience demonstrates my ability to manage large-scale technology programs, work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, and drive strategic initiatives to improve product development and efficiencies.

Munich, De

As a non-traditional project manager, I gained extensive experience managing marquee technology projects in the building automation industry, specifically in the greater Los Angeles area. I successfully managed multiple projects, teams, schedules, risks, and project P&L responsibilities, utilizing SAP to oversee cost reviews, revenue forecasts, and billings.I developed and executed critical environment work authorizations (CEWA), conducted root cause analysis for technical issues, and integrated commercial controls with mechanical systems. I also collaborated with international teams on technology projects and utilized Microsoft Kinect API, speech recognition API, and augmented reality API to create innovative business applications.Additionally, I had a strong passion for driving innovation within the building automation industry. I developed productivity mobile apps for field resources and spearheaded efforts to digitize branches, ensuring a streamlined and efficient workflow. My project management education, including comprehensive training through the PMI PMBOK and Siemens BT programs, equipped me with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in this field.

Munich, De

As a key contributor to a successful multi-million dollar technical sale in the museums market, I co-led a team that developed a robust and long-term plan for the client to support their critical environment. This involved navigating the complexities of the market and using my proven expertise in driving complex team sales to deliver a successful outcome.In addition to this achievement, I also developed a recharge billing software solution for Building Technologies, which was implemented at a major US airport. This role allowed me to gain valuable experience in a range of areas, including:+ Leading large RFP responses and pitching solutions to C-suite audiences+ Selling services to the MUSH market (Municipalities, Universities, Schools, and Hospitals)+ Using SPIN and challenger sales methodologies to drive sales+ Understanding museum classes (AA, A, B, C, D) and their corresponding environmental condition requirements+ Knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS) with integrated smoke control (UUKL 864)+ Navigating large corporate environmentsOverall, my experience has equipped me with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in complex technical sales roles, and I am excited to bring this expertise to new challenges in the future.

Westlake Village, California, Us

As an entrepreneurial software engineer, I have a track record of delivering commercially successful software products to a diverse range of clients in the higher education, high-tech, utility, and municipal sectors. My expertise lies in developing software solutions for smart buildings, energy data analytics, facilities management, OT/IT integrations, and augmented reality-driven mobile apps.One of my most significant achievements was leading the development and launch of the WattCafe enterprise data visualization and analytics platform and related applications, which has received widespread recognition in the industry.Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience in a range of areas, including software development in energy, renewables, and facilities domains, using technologies such as C#, PHP, VB.NET, cloud databases, SaaS delivery, OT H/W integrations, Highcharts, and FusionCharts. I have also conducted energy feasibility and sustainability studies, provided LEED consulting services, and conducted building commissioning (Cx, RCx, MBCx) for clients.My knowledge of smart meter data management, data visualization, analytics, and reporting, as well as photovoltaic system design and deep understanding of HVAC and central plant operations, make me an asset to any project team. I also have a comprehensive understanding of Title 24 and Section 508 requirements and extensive experience designing accessible interactive touch screen kiosks.

Northridge, Ca, Us

As the IT infrastructure manager for the campus facilities management & central plant departments, I provided technical support to over 300 active users while overseeing the operation of Windows and Novell Netware servers and production applications. Additionally, I led the UI/UX development and data aggregation efforts for the campus 1MW fuel cell project, gaining valuable experience in the following areas:+ Integrating and acquiring data from a variety of energy systems, such as Siemens MBC/MEC, Electro Industries Nexus & Shark Meters, Red Lion Data Station, and more, for energy data analysis purposes+ Developing an understanding of campus maintenance, energy, and sustainability operations, as well as facilities management principles+ Acquiring knowledge on photovoltaic systems, molten carbonate, and solid oxide fuel cells+ Managing IT budgets, vendors, and technology partners+ Active participation in APPA and leadership in educational facilitiesOverall, my experience in this role has enabled me to gain a deep understanding of the technical aspects of energy management in the educational facilities sector and has allowed me to develop strong skills in IT management and budgeting.

Master Of Science - Ms, Engineering Management

Master Of Science - Ms, Electrical Engineering